Corn (Zea mays)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Maize plant in 26cmØ pot, 140-150cm OH.
• Other common names: Maize, Black waxy corn, Black sticky corn, Jagung ketan hitam, 黑糯玉米

• This plant does best in full sun gardens with a minimum of 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. It can be grown in gardens with 6 or more hours of indirect sunlight, but the plants may grow slower and produce less fruits.

• Plants do best in pots with loamy soil at least 20cm deep, or in the ground. These plants are vulnerable to heat stress and wilting, so keep your plants cool with mulch and plenty of water during dry and hot seasons to encourage growth.

• Corn is a heavy feeder, and will need fertilisers to produce higher yields. Plants can be fertilised once every two weeks with balanced fertilisers after they germinate to promote leaf and stem growth. After they produce their first flower, swap to fertilisers high in phosphorus and potassium.